Like all things in business, the laws of economics apply. Supply and demand drive interest, valuations and structures. Over the last 18 months, we have seen increased competition in deals and we wanted to share some trends that are emerging surrounding successful combinations and how...
Despite all the effort, investment, distraction, anticipation, communication and forecasted benefit - your pending transaction has fallen apart?! This, while frustrating, is not uncommon. In fact, roughly 72% (70-90% according to a recent Harvard Business Review) of business combinations that are documented, fail. This is especially true in an uncertain market where we see rapid consolidation amid...
We all remember the .com bubble, and let’s not forget the rise and fall of brick and mortar retail, so why should this IT industry be any different? At Revenue Rocket we have seen major increases in IT service company valuations combined with the significant influx...
As business owners and operators, we are always mindful of the impact taxes have on both our corporate performance and personal lifestyles. The opportunities offered by certain corporate structures, financing, and distributions could soon be changing and the impacts are forecasted to be significant. In...
When Mike Harvath founded Revenue Rocket back in 2001, his focus was to bring consistency and repeatability to the usually contentious and unpredictable world of mergers & acquisitions. Creating consistency is challenging enough in business, whether it’d be a service offering, a product or even...
Did you know that more and more professionals are turning to audio-based content such as podcasts to ingest vital information they will use in the execution of business? Fact! With more and more professionals looking to optimize their time by pausing the music during a workout,...
Over the last 11 months, we have seen major increases in transaction volume but we are also seeing many sellers sitting out round after round of consolidation. This is somewhat normal but it is concerning at a time like this. We are not seeing typical...
2020 has changed everything. With the year coming to an end, read our thoughts on how to close out what could be the most challenging year for business ever. The reality is that most of us see 2020 through the lens the media has portrayed which...
Your business needs a pitch deck. If you are thinking about selling your business or buying another business, a pitch deck is important to visually show your identity. The contents and structure of your pitch deck can help a potential buyer or seller see the...
This premier M&A advisor for IT Services firms continues to find opportunities that separate them from the pack. We often look at M&A as something fueled by economic growth, or emerging technology reshaping an industry, but to this Midwest strategic consulting and M&A advisory firm, growth...